Wasn't sure the best way to ask this question. My DS is a rising HS junior, so won't be starting his application until this coming January. But we have an allergist appointment coming up soon. He was diagnosed with an allergy to wasp venom many years ago. He has had a yearly prescription for an epi-pen but has never needed it. I hope to have that prescription dropped at his next appointment. He started on immunotherapy almost 4 years ago now and is nearing the end of it (had an interruption in the cycle during the pandemic as they weren't operating the office for several months). Is there anything we should be addressing with the allergist now in order to be in a better place when he does begin his application and when this comes up on his medical history?
Question on Insect Stinging and Immunotherapy
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This is the standard today:
"f. History of systemic allergic reaction to biting or stinging insects, unless it was limited to a large local reaction, a cutaneous only reaction (including hives) occurring under the age of 16, or unless there is documentation of 3-5 years of maintenance venom immunotherapy."
Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Your DS and you should read the following paragraphs in order:
4, 18, 11-12, 15-21
"f. History of systemic allergic reaction to biting or stinging insects, unless it was limited to a large local reaction, a cutaneous only reaction (including hives) occurring under the age of 16, or unless there is documentation of 3-5 years of maintenance venom immunotherapy."
Google "DoDMERB;" Hit "Questions on the process;" Your DS and you should read the following paragraphs in order:
4, 18, 11-12, 15-21